First invented in 1907, plastic is present in everything and is one of the cheaper materials that’s used in everyday life. However, the lack of sustainable plastic waste management (PWM) has posed a serious threat to our environment and natural ecosystem globally. As per the official sources, around 8.3 billion metric tonnes (BMTs) of plastic had been produced globally between 1950 to 2015, and of this, 80 per cent 6.3 BMTs was accounted as plastic waste. Also, according to a report on PWM released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the global average of plastic per capita consumption is 28 kg and India has a per capita plastic consumption of 11 kg. The Central Pollution Control Bureau (CPCB) Report for the year 2019-20 states that 3.4 million metric tonnes of plastic waste are generated in India annually.